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The Evil Matriarchy
Fueling the filters, lip injections, and an endless quest for likes
I would never claim to speak for all men, but let’s face it: men are pretty basic. If we see a woman with curves, we’ll notice. We’re biologically wired for it.
Don’t blame us — blame the manufacturer.
For most men, the next thing we notice in a woman, almost instantaneously, is a pretty face. But a pretty face can be highly subjective. As individuals, we like what we like.
If this sounds like surface stuff, it is — but hear me out.
Men notice these things within nanoseconds, and our attraction level (just like a woman’s to a man) can change dramatically once we meet someone.
In other words, a woman with an aesthetically pleasing face can go from a 9 to a 5 — or vice versa — once she opens her mouth.
If that sounds misogynistic — save it.
Women say the same thing about men—including the rating system—and it makes perfect sense both ways for easy conversation.
Real talk here. Proceed with caution.
I’ve had countless conversations with men about women, and rarely, if ever, do men mention lip fullness, skin tightness, or how women apply their makeup. When they do, it’s…